Finding the Third Proportional to 90,561 and 197,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,561 and 197,949 is: 432,678.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,561 : 197,949 = 197,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,561/197,949 = 197,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,561x = 197,949 × 197,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,561x = 39,183,806,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,183,806,601/90,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,678.60
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